Subject-Verb Agreement Quiz

In the sentence "The cats have toys," what is the subject?

• The cats

• Have

• Toys

• The

What is the correct verb form for "pants" in a sentence?

• Is

• Was

• Are

• Has

Which word in the sentence "Many of Dave's friends are going home" is the plural verb?

• Many

• Friends

• Are

• Going

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a plural indefinite pronoun?

• Each of the students is ready.

• Many of the students is ready.

• Both of the students is ready.

• Few of the students is ready.

Which sentence correctly uses the rule for "or" or "nor" with singular subjects?

• Neither the cat nor the dog are outside.

• Either the teacher or the student are responsible.

• Neither the cat nor the dog is outside.

• Either the teacher or the student were responsible.

When the word "I" is paired with another subject using "or" or "nor", which verb should be used?

• Is

• Are

• Am

• Was

Identify the correct verb: "Either the phone or the tablet ___ charging."

• Is

• Are

• Am

• Was

What is the rule for verb agreement when combining a singular and plural subject with "or" or "nor"?

• The verb should agree with the first subject.

• The verb should agree with the subject closest to it.

• The verb should always be plural.

• The verb should always be singular.

When using "or" or "nor" with compound subjects, what determines the form of the verb?

• The first subject

• The subject closest to the verb

• The number of subjects

• The length of the sentence

Choose the correct verb form: "Either the books or the pen _____ on the table."

• is

• are

• was

• were